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    No buyers for Everest means redundancies for most

    Administrators for Everest 2020 said today (April 30) they have given up on selling the business as a going concern, leading to redundancy notices for the majority of the 350 employees, and are now...

    CO puts £100k into digital push for retailers

    Conservatory Outlet has launched a £100,000 digital marketing drive to support its UK-wide network of 27 retailers. The company is working with DigitalKOG to develop lead-generation focused websites that will be tailored to the businesses...

    External shading specialists provide new in-store display

    Caribbean Blinds, a provider of external shading solutions, has launched their new in-store display system. With a growing emphasis on customers experiencing products firsthand, the company believes the new in-store display system will be...

    TWC unveils £250,000 showroom as ‘south west’s biggest W/D showcase’

    Wiltshire-based Conservatory Outlet network member has officially opened its new £250,000 Swindon showroom with a guest appearance by local soccer legend Don Rogers and a charity prize draw for the local Prospect Hospice. The showroom...

    Profits up 10% at CR Smith

    CR Smith Glaziers reports profits up 10% on turnover exceeding £20.2million last year but adds that the figures are even higher when adjusted for Covid shut-downs. The Dunfermline-based domestic sales business explained it had reported...

    £100,000 showroom investment leads to record year for Hazlemere

    Conservatory Outlet retailer Hazlemere is celebrating a record year with orders up 37% and retail sales reaching £7.5million. The achievement comas after the High Wycombe-based company put £100,000 investment into its two showrooms and added...

    Joedan Group set for rebrand

    Family-owned aluminium fabricator-retailer Joedan Group is preparing to rebrand its five outlets to carry the same Joedan Windows & Doors name. Founder John Purcaro, pictured, said: “Due to a period of significant growth, we believe...

    Global quits manufacture to make way for showroom

    Emplas installer Global Windows has converted its former factory in Sheffield into a new 180sqm showroom following a decision two years ago to cease manufacturing and focus on domestic installation. Managing director Liam Hulme explained:...

    Deadline close on Everest sale offer

    Everest is so far saying nothing about widespread press reports that it is being put up for accelerated sale ‘to relieve creditor pressure’. Specialist consultants Alvarez & Marsal set a deadline for offers, which is...

    Growing Global

    Sheffield-based installer Global Windows reports a record year despite the unprecedented trading period during the pandemic and is now carrying out up to 80 installations a month and seeking to expand its installation team. As...